| username |
time |
status |
| Marisa_C |
9:02 PM |
Welcome everyone - for the next hour my tweets for #Eltchat and working as a business English teacher |
| theteacherjames |
9:03 PM |
@vickyloras Good evening, ahem, VLo :-) #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:03 PM |
I think reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of what is going on in the business world #ELTChat |
| juanalejandro26 |
9:03 PM |
3:30pm Caracas, Venezuela RT @JoshSRound: #ELTchat evening all! (9pm London) |
| cioccas |
9:03 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cioccas Good to imagine sb in Australian bush with a mobile phone following #ELTchat :-) < But gotta watch my step, whoops! |
| Marisa_C |
9:03 PM |
@Shaunwilden and @ShellTerrell and me moderating this one if you need help give us a shout - remember the hashtag! #ELTchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:03 PM |
#ELTchat evening all! (9pm London) |
| vickyloras |
9:03 PM |
Hi everyone, VLo's in da house! Lol ; ) #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
@mariabossa you are here in spirit - :-) have some great classes #Eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:04 PM |
#eltchat Much has been said abt business, but a lot of learners just want to be fluent |
| Shaunwilden |
9:04 PM |
So business English then, are we all agreed on what that constitutes? #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:04 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @Shaunwilden and @ShellTerrell and me moderating this one if you need help give us a shout - remember the hashtag! #ELTchat |
| juanalejandro26 |
9:04 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of what is going on in the business world #ELTChat |
| mariabossa |
9:04 PM |
@Marisa_C It's a pity I cannot attend any session, I work at this time! Smiles from Argentina #Eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:05 PM |
#ELTchat@Shaunwilden alot to do with the communication skills required in business contexts, presentations meetings etc |
| vickyloras |
9:05 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat most of them already know a lot of their own lingo. It's the in-betweens that they need help on |
| ShellTerrell |
9:05 PM |
Definitely the #besig hashtag, webinars, and website are full of great information http://t.co/29mdITil #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:05 PM |
@theteacherjames Hi James! ; ) #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:05 PM |
#eltchat most of them already know a lot of their own lingo. It's the in-betweens that they need help on |
| PrettyButWise |
9:05 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: For the next hour my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat join us as we talk about teaching Business Eng with minimal experience in business world |
| sandymillin |
9:05 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of what is going on in the business world #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:06 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat the social world within the business world is also just as important |
| EdithOccelli |
9:06 PM |
RT @vickyloras: reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of whats going on in the business world #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:06 PM |
How many of you teach business English? Can we have a show of hands please? #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:06 PM |
Downloading business podcasts helps teachers stay informed #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:06 PM |
RT @rliberni: I think there is a diff between business language vocab etc & helping stds to do bus in English #eltchat |
| warnhopepark |
9:06 PM |
I'm sorry, my Twitter isn't working properly, I can't view all the #ELTChat tweets, will keep trying....! |
| rliberni |
9:06 PM |
I think there is a diff between business language vocab etc & helping stds to do bus in English #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:06 PM |
#eltchat hi everybody .. sorry I'm late ... gonna be lurking while I catch up |
| aClilToClimb |
9:06 PM |
#eltchat the social world within the business world is also just as important |
| sandymillin |
9:06 PM |
@Shaunwilden #eltchat i would seperate business english from general english for business people. BEng more specialized |
| PrettyButWise |
9:06 PM |
@MijbilAlmutawa heeeyaaaaa i'm busy with my #eltchat but great to know that long time since last wining ;P |
| vickyloras |
9:06 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of what is going on in the business world #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:07 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @Marisa_C taught a lot in the past - but not teaching right now #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:07 PM |
There's a common misunderstanding that bus sts need business classes. They don't, they need to improve their bus lang skills. #ELtchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:07 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: How many of you teach business English? Can we have a show of hands please? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:07 PM |
RT @vickyloras: Downloading business podcasts helps teachers stay informed #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:07 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @Marisa_C taught a lot in the past - but not teaching right now #ELTChat |
| duncan_lydbury |
9:07 PM |
@Marisa_C Me #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:07 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Definitely the #besig hashtag, webinars, and website are full of great information http://t.co/29mdITil #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:07 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think reading & subscribing to business blogs is a great way to have a picture of what is going on in the business world #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:07 PM |
@aClilToClimb ime the social side is the most difficult #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:07 PM |
Gr8 point! RT @rliberni: I think there is a diff between business language vocab etc & helping stds to do bus in English #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:07 PM |
@sandymillin but a lot of it is interlinked #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:07 PM |
@Marisa_C I used to #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:07 PM |
Agree! Many are very interesting too! RT @vickyloras: Downloading business podcasts helps teachers stay informed #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:08 PM |
I've had this problem with 1 to 1 and teaching English for architects so my student provided me with websites she visited #ELTChat |
| JoshSRound |
9:08 PM |
#ELTchat used to quite a bit ! |
| cerirhiannon |
9:08 PM |
#eltchat different BE students can have very different needs and goals |
| EdithOccelli |
9:08 PM |
RT @rliberni: ime the social side is the most difficult #eltchat yes I think is less about content and more abt sucsful communication |
| vickyloras |
9:08 PM |
@Marisa_C hand up #ELTChat |
| theteacherjames |
9:08 PM |
@Marisa_C Hand up! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:08 PM |
@Marisa_C me #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:08 PM |
I still do and help and support our ESP teaching at my centre #Eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:08 PM |
#eltchat I do (in a way) |
| theteacherjames |
9:08 PM |
RT @rliberni: I think there is a diff between business language vocab etc & helping stds to do bus in English #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:09 PM |
@ShellTerrell I usually start with what the student does in their job too #eltchat |
| duncan_lydbury |
9:09 PM |
@Marisa_C No - but you certainly need to have awareness #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:09 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Coollots of colleagues involved in ESP #eltchat - do u think you need to be a business expert to teach it? > no!! in a word... |
| ShellTerrell |
9:09 PM |
RT @PrettyButWise: what do bsiness learners need from Enlish ?---> a question must be asked before figuring out what to teach #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:09 PM |
#eltchat hands halfway up. I teach in house. Company pays bc ss needs English, but we talk abt everything under the sun |
| ShellTerrell |
9:09 PM |
We can always ask our students to provide us with a list of websites, resources, links, publications they follow #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:09 PM |
RT +@Marisa_C taught a lot in the past - but not teaching right now #eltchat > BE that is ;) |
| Marisa_C |
9:09 PM |
Cool... lots of colleagues involved in ESP #eltchat - do u think you need to be a business expert to teach it? |
| warnhopepark |
9:09 PM |
@Marisa_C #ELTChat I have done in the past, not really at the moment as teaching so part-time |
| PrettyButWise |
9:09 PM |
what do bsiness learners need from Enlish ?---> a question must be asked before figuring out what to teach #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:09 PM |
@theteacherjames That's a good point #ELTchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:09 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat different BE students can have very different needs and goals |
| Marisa_C |
9:10 PM |
RT @duncan_lydbury: @Marisa_C No - but you certainly need to have awareness #eltchat> agree - need to understand concepts |
| JoshSRound |
9:10 PM |
RT @duncan_lydbury: @Marisa_C No - but you certainly need to have awareness #eltchat > and 'face validity' too helps, e.g. look smart! |
| rliberni |
9:10 PM |
@Marisa_C I think it's going more & more towards specialist + elt #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:10 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: @Marisa_C I can see how it'd help but not necessarily. #Eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:10 PM |
RT @rliberni: I think there is a diff between business language vocab etc & helping stds to do bus in English #eltchat |
| warnhopepark |
9:10 PM |
#ELTChat When I was teaching Business English, I made these worksheets http://t.co/sqKxaECk feel free to use them! |
| kristigrande |
9:10 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: We can always ask our students to provide us with a list of websites, resources, links, publications they follow #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:10 PM |
@Marisa_C I can see how it'd help but not necessarily. #Eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:11 PM |
@vickyloras which business podcasts would you recommend? #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:11 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Personally I've little interest in business, but love bus sts. They have a reach seam of stories and experience for me to mine. #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:11 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Teaching vocab specific soft skills, and working towards an internationally recognised qualification #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:11 PM |
@Marisa_C but as the ELT expert in what might be a partnership it can work #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:11 PM |
@Shaunwilden Thanks! #ELTchat |
| cioccas |
9:11 PM |
@Marisa_C I don't teach a Business English course, but do teach Ss who are in business or want to be, so we focus on their needs #ELTchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:11 PM |
Teaching vocab specific soft skills, and working towards an internationally recognised qualification #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:11 PM |
Personally I've little interest in business, but love bus sts. They have a reach seam of stories and experience for me to mine. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:11 PM |
#eltchat Chances are that ss knows more abt their business than you. Your role is to help them express that knowledge in English |
| vickyloras |
9:11 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat different BE students can have very different needs and goals |
| sandymillin |
9:12 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat different BE students can have very different needs and goals |
| sandymillin |
9:12 PM |
@ShellTerrell @Marisa_C taught business a bit in last 3 years. None now #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:12 PM |
@Marisa_C advanced learners need expert in business to teach them English #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:12 PM |
@aClilToClimb Great point! I think that is the goal in all our classes no matter the topic to help Ss express their knowledge #ELTChat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:12 PM |
I was recently talking to a teacher who'd never been in business who said "the reason we have to teach meetings English #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:12 PM |
RT @rliberni: @Marisa_C but as the ELT expert in what might be a partnership it can work #eltchat |
| warnhopepark |
9:12 PM |
@Marisa_C #ELTChat S/s I taught, their language was not on the level to do business expert type stuff w/ they really needed basics so no... |
| theteacherjames |
9:12 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat Chances are that ss knows more abt their business than you. Your role is to help them express that knowledge in English |
| ShellTerrell |
9:12 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat Chances are that ss knows more abt their business than you. Your role is to help them express that knowledge in English |
| sandymillin |
9:13 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @duncan_lydbury: @Marisa_C No - but you certainly need to have awareness #eltchat> agree - need to understand concepts |
| EdithOccelli |
9:13 PM |
You can make up for any lack of business experience in the classroom by reading business magazines and some internet resrsch #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:13 PM |
@PrettyButWise I find most advanced bus stds know the tech language and flounder with gen/soc English #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:13 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat Chances are that ss knows more abt their business than you. Your role is to help them express that knowledge in English |
| Shaunwilden |
9:13 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #eltchat if u need vocab, look it up. If u need tech info, thr's wiki... We need 2 help each other. It's useful exercise 2 ask ss 2 explain |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:13 PM |
is because "these bankers don't know how to have meetings." I do not think that BE teachers who have no knowledge of business #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:13 PM |
#eltchat if u need vocab, look it up. If u need tech info, thr's wiki... We need 2 help each other. It's useful exercise 2 ask ss 2 explain |
| sandymillin |
9:13 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: We can always ask our students to provide us with a list of websites, resources, links, publications they follow #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:14 PM |
How about teaching things like negotiation, doing a SWAT analysis, or creating special docs? Doesnt teacher need that experience? #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:14 PM |
RT @rliberni: @PrettyButWise I find most advanced bus stds know the tech language and flounder with gen/soc English #eltchat true! |
| aClilToClimb |
9:14 PM |
RT @rliberni: @PrettyButWise I find most advanced bus stds know the tech language and flounder with gen/soc English #eltchat >Agreed! |
| cerirhiannon |
9:14 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: I find it more of a coaching role - helping sts succeed in their career #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:14 PM |
RT @rliberni: @PrettyButWise I find most advanced bus stds know the tech language and flounder with gen/soc English #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:14 PM |
should pretend to know more than they do! It's grand when you have teachers who are up for getting materials from the students #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:14 PM |
#ELTchat The problem arises when learners expect teacher to have prev biz world experience (but don't) |
| cerirhiannon |
9:14 PM |
RT @PrettyButWise: @Marisa_C advanced Ls need expert in bus to teach them English #eltchat > really? they want 2learn English not business |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:14 PM |
I find it more of a coaching role - helping sts succeed in their career #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:14 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: You can make up for any lack of business experience in the classroom by reading business magazines and some internet resrsch #Eltchat |
| mubeenfk |
9:14 PM |
#ELTchat I hate not having internet. Can't participate on ELTchat properly! Grrrrrrrrrr |
| Marisa_C |
9:15 PM |
@ShellTerrell good point - whenever i taught I found myself learning lots to help my learners - i even learnt binary math! #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:15 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat lot of sts have the tech &skills aspects, it's English that's lacking. and why one-up? they r the experts > yes |
| theteacherjames |
9:15 PM |
@EdithOccelli Or you can get the students to teach you! #Eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:15 PM |
but the reality is that many BE teachers with no prior experience in the field, assume that their textbooks give them "experience" #eltchat |
| ljp2010 |
9:15 PM |
#ELTchat a lot of sts have the tech and skills aspects, it's the English that's lacking. and why one-up? they r the experts |
| aClilToClimb |
9:15 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: How about teaching things like negotiation, doing a SWAT analysis, or creating special docs? Doesnt teacher need that experience? #ELTChat |
| theteacherjames |
9:15 PM |
@rliberni That's my experience too. Social element of business Eng is often underestimated. #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:16 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: whenever i taught I found myself learning lots to help my learners - i even learnt binary math! #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:16 PM |
#ELTChat just the other day, I asked a ss to explain the difference solar power generators |
| vickyloras |
9:16 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @theteacherjames That's what I say & do. get the ss to teach. Great fluency exercise #Eltchat |
| ljp2010 |
9:16 PM |
#ELTchat key words for me - needs and reformulation |
| tarabenwell |
9:16 PM |
This series covers 14 topics: Includes Audio http://t.co/Sm8r1d8N #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:16 PM |
@theteacherjames That's what I say & do. get the ss to teach. Great fluency exercise #Eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:16 PM |
@theteacherjames yes most already know the jargon and you should use the expertise of the sS you're expert on language #Eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:16 PM |
but... sometimes the textbooks are written by those whose last foray into the world of business was rather a long time ago too... #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:16 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @EdithOccelli Or you can get the students to teach you! #Eltchat Yes you can really learn a lot from them |
| aClilToClimb |
9:17 PM |
RT @kalinagoenglish: so...in summary, I'd say, teachers w/ no BExp who allow the students 2 B the expert, can teach it,but others should stick to GE #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:17 PM |
so...in summary, I'd say, teachers w/ no BExp who allow the students 2 B the expert, can teach it,but others should stick to GE #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:17 PM |
#ELTChat Exactly! By teaching, we learn |
| theteacherjames |
9:17 PM |
@JoshSRound I've never had that problem. They know you're not a business expert & don't expect it from you (thankfully!) #ELTchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:17 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Marisa_C: whenever i taught I found myself learning lots to help my learners - i even learnt binary math! #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:17 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: This series covers 14 topics: Includes Audio http://t.co/Sm8r1d8N #ELTChat |
| vickyloras |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell good point - whenever i taught I found myself learning lots to help my learners - i even learnt binary math! #ELTChat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:18 PM |
@cerirhiannon They´re experts without the communication skills. #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:18 PM |
@ShellTerrell Agree! That's why it's great to teach business people or professional people in general - T learns with S #ELTChat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:18 PM |
@cerirhiannon but u won't help them in using E if u r not an expert in bus especially advanced bus learners #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:18 PM |
@kalinagoEnglish used to do a business English chat on MyEC. Talked about it at IATEFL. Was a place to get ideas for classroom. #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:18 PM |
@kalinagoenglish books I've used seem very vocab heavy, with little practice of it. Books were company requirement. 2 units = 1year #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:18 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat we need to know our strengths (& weaknesses), listen carefully and intelligently, spot the areas where Ss need support |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:18 PM |
@kalinagoenglish Agreed - but is it the reality? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:18 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat we need to know our strengths (& weaknesses), listen carefully and intelligently, spot the areas where Ss need support |
| cerirhiannon |
9:18 PM |
#eltchat we need to know our strengths (& weaknesses), listen carefully and intelligently, spot the areas where Ss need support |
| aClilToClimb |
9:18 PM |
@kalinagoenglish that's it. We need to be humble #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:18 PM |
@theteacherjames but they do expect you to have an interest and provide a relevant context ^^ #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:18 PM |
@theteacherjames But they do expect u to be a language expert who knows how professionals communicate #ELTchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:18 PM |
@Marisa_C I think of it as a new learning experience for me researching the subject so I'm more knowledgeable for my students #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:19 PM |
@theteacherjames Quite, as sb said helping them fill in gaps in lang, reformulate for them etc #ELTchat |
| annehodg |
9:19 PM |
We definitely need business skills. Some are acquired in coaching + through experience, but many we really do need to learn #besig #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:19 PM |
@kalinagoenglish Or have never been in business - like most academics #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:19 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat we need to know our strengths (& weaknesses), listen carefully and intelligently, spot the areas where Ss need support |
| aClilToClimb |
9:19 PM |
#ELTChat I have a course book, which i hardly use, but do bc company has paid for it! |
| PrettyButWise |
9:19 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat we need to know our strengths (& weaknesses), listen carefully and intelligently, spot the areas where Ss need support |
| theteacherjames |
9:19 PM |
@Shaunwilden I used to teach the VP of an airline. Before that he was a govt minister. What was I going to teach him about bus? #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:19 PM |
@jasongreen Yes sorry for the typo but there are specific traditions & rules & documents specific to Business English #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:20 PM |
@Marisa_C If you´re not they will probably seek someone who is both #ELTchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:20 PM |
@Marisa_C true, but for most bus sts I think specific 'business language' is only a small part of a course (ESP aside). #ELTchat |
| ljp2010 |
9:20 PM |
#ELTchat @cerirhiannon no, probably what to say over a drink and sound interested/ing |
| PrettyButWise |
9:20 PM |
@rliberni agree #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:20 PM |
@kalinagoenglish I agree. #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:20 PM |
RT @annehodg: We definitely need business skills. Some are acquired in coaching + through experience, but many we really do need to learn #besig #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:20 PM |
RT @JoshSRound: specialist skills r tough 4 tchrs w.o. biz exp > need 2 guide learner 2 better performance so keep focus on lang #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:20 PM |
@PrettyButWise depends what they need help with - taught adv level nuclear physicists once - they didn't need an expert in science#eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:20 PM |
You don't need much knowledge of business but knowledge of what makes a successful communicator and as Berni said you can partner #Eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:21 PM |
#Eltchat Hi guys..sorry I'm late..one to one lesson with a mechanical engineer - talk about business lang?? |
| theteacherjames |
9:21 PM |
@JoshSRound There's always some trouble makers, aren't there?! #Eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:21 PM |
@EdithOccelli I always do #Eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:21 PM |
How about inviting students to lead some of the lessons? #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:21 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: You don't need much knowledge of business but knowledge of what makes a successful communicator and as Berni said you can partner #Eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:21 PM |
@sandymillin Financial Times http://t.co/qknYYyfd , Time http://t.co/PpXwRKjP, Economist http://t.co/XFk7VGci #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:21 PM |
#ELTChat The scenario is different if we have to teach them abt doing businees w/ other cultures - we may have more experience here. May. |
| Marisa_C |
9:21 PM |
@theteacherjames It varies on the type of course and sponsor expectations but can happen yes #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Personally, when I'm the student I prefer when my teacher has personal experience in the field & learning fr their anecdotes #ELTChat |
| theteacherjames |
9:21 PM |
@EdithOccelli True, but that's true of all students, isn't it? #Eltchat |
| cioccas |
9:21 PM |
But what IS an expert in business? There are many different types of business experience as the Ss we're teaching, right? #ELTchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:21 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil @cerirhiannon exactly, maddening when folks think ENGlanguage makes them "better" than person earning 4x salary! #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:21 PM |
Personally, when I'm the student I prefer when my teacher has personal experience in the field & learning fr their anecdotes #ELTChat |
| NewsNeus |
9:22 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @Shaunwilden and @ShellTerrell and me moderating this one if you need help give us a shout - remember the hashtag! #ELTchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:22 PM |
@fionamau acute? #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:22 PM |
#eltchat Good evening. Business English, right? What's the angle? |
| theteacherjames |
9:22 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @theteacherjames That's what I say & do. get the ss to teach. Great fluency exercise #Eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:22 PM |
@cioccas Yes very true so you'd have quite the range of vocab to be able to teach them all :-) #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:22 PM |
#eltchat teachers ARE in business if they work 4 a private school - this exp can be milked too - esp'ly if u have admin responsibilities |
| rliberni |
9:22 PM |
@ShellTerrell I really agree with this. I'm doing some business training at the moment & it really helps #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:23 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @Shaunwilden Answer is 'be water, my friend' :-) #ELTchat |
| vickyloras |
9:23 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: I think you really need to tailor the classes to their lives too - mp3, online, offline, chat, skype etc. #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:23 PM |
@cerirhiannon yeah but when the teacher's mother tounge isn't English then being expert in bus would be imp #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:23 PM |
@Shaunwilden Answer is 'be water, my friend' :-) #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:23 PM |
I think advanced students (&cos) are looking for more & more specialist training need ROI! #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:23 PM |
@theteacherjames yeap! I meant that in business english relevance = motivation more than in general classes.... #Eltchat |
| AnthonyGaughan |
9:23 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @fionamau acute? #eltchat >> better than being obtuse, I guess.... |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:23 PM |
I think you really need to tailor the classes to their lives too - mp3, online, offline, chat, skype etc. #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:23 PM |
RT @rliberni: @ShellTerrell I really agree with this. I'm doing some business training at the moment & it really helps #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:23 PM |
@fionamau How to teach BE if you dont have much business experience #ELTchat |
| murriza |
9:23 PM |
Assess your ss' goals and needs, and work from there. As an ESP tchr you should be ready and willing to learn too #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:23 PM |
@fionamau do we need to be subject experts or just language experts? #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:24 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: I think you really need to tailor the classes to their lives too - mp3, online, offline, chat, skype etc. #eltchat |
| annehodg |
9:24 PM |
@rliberni @ShellTerrell With my important clients I develop our course over years, and learn their ropes with them #eltchat #besig |
| ShellTerrell |
9:24 PM |
Agree! RT @rliberni: I think advanced students (&cos) are looking for more & more specialist training need ROI! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:24 PM |
Couldnt you say that about all teaching though? #ELTchat |
| cioccas |
9:24 PM |
At our institution, the Business studies teachers teach Business Communication so we can send Adv. Learners there #ELTchat |
| NewsNeus |
9:24 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Does anyone have any favorite #businessenglish blogs or websites to recommend? #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:24 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: I think you really need to tailor the classes to their lives too - mp3, online, offline, chat, skype etc. #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:24 PM |
@cerirhiannon does running a small school (if admin + teaching =small) qualifies on the same level as real Business exp+ practice! #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:24 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: RT @rliberni: @PrettyButWise I find most advanced bus stds know the tech language and flounder with gen/soc English #eltchat true! |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:24 PM |
@rliberni Yes they are - definitely #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:25 PM |
@ShellTerrell #eltchat more training or reading by the teacher, as new language is developing all the time |
| ShellTerrell |
9:25 PM |
@annehodg @rliberni I think that those Ss who want both to stay ahead in the field will pay more for teachers with that experience #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:25 PM |
@fionamau right #eltchat |
| murriza |
9:25 PM |
A gr8 advantage for me is that, at my university I'm in charge of mkt for University Extension, it helps me a lot #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:25 PM |
@kalinagoenglish if you're involved in actual running yes but corporate animals are different #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:25 PM |
RT @kalinagoenglish: does running a small school qualify on same level as real Business exp+ practice! #eltchat > means u have some exp |
| EdithOccelli |
9:25 PM |
@ShellTerrell http://t.co/LzU9BlIj #Eltchat and http://t.co/tmsM2YOc.. also good article here http://t.co/duCwv0gN |
| PrettyButWise |
9:25 PM |
RT @rliberni: I think advanced students (&cos) are looking for more & more specialist training need ROI! #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:25 PM |
RT @annehodg: With my important clients I develop our course over years, and learn their ropes with them #eltchat #besig |
| vickyloras |
9:25 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @rliberni: I think advanced students (&cos) are looking for more & more specialist training need ROI! #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:25 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @fionamau do we need to be subject experts or just language experts? #eltchat > Thanks! Subject as in business or the field? |
| cioccas |
9:25 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teachers ARE in business if they work 4 a private school - this exp can be milked too... <all relevant! |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:26 PM |
@fionamau I believe that it is very difficult to truly be a BE language expert w/o direct experience of nuances of BE language :-D, #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:26 PM |
Soft skills training has just been rolled out across India by IBM #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:26 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:26 PM |
@annehodg this is great I only see mine for a week or two! #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:26 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @ShellTerrell #eltchat more training or reading by the teacher, as new language is developing all the time |
| PrettyButWise |
9:26 PM |
If I want to learn BE I would trust a business expret rather than excellent ET #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:26 PM |
Business English resources RT @EdithOccelli: http://t.co/QDmqGZA0 #Eltchat & http://t.co/apKU9KNR.. good article here http://t.co/9cxozj6F |
| ljp2010 |
9:26 PM |
#ELTchat interesting that we seem to differentiate between BE experts and GEn Eng experts... GE are professionals, BE experts? |
| Marisa_C |
9:26 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| annehodg |
9:26 PM |
Teaching business English has become a branch of business consulting #eltchat #besig |
| tarabenwell |
9:26 PM |
When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:26 PM |
@ShellTerrell they certainly will and do #eltchat |
| annehodg |
9:27 PM |
@rliberni So these are individuals? Not companies with staff? Because in my case it'll be one company, many clients, many services #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:27 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Business English resources RT @EdithOccelli: http://t.co/QDmqGZA0 #Eltchat & http://t.co/apKU9KNR.. good article here http://t.co/9cxozj6F |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:27 PM |
We have just started selling softskills courses to schools in Brazil. #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:27 PM |
xD wasn't the chat about how to teach BE without Business Experience?? any ideas there?? #Eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:27 PM |
@tarabenwell Absolutely crucial in fact. SShould be the basis of the course, I reckon #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:27 PM |
@cerirhiannon true #eltchat - it's definitely better than nought! |
| ShellTerrell |
9:27 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:27 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:27 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| vickyloras |
9:27 PM |
RT @annehodg: Teaching business English has become a branch of business consulting #eltchat #besig |
| aClilToClimb |
9:27 PM |
@tarabenwell I always do a needs analysis. I think most do, no? #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
9:27 PM |
@tarabenwell #ELTChat Totally agree - very specific lang and terms for each area of business |
| vickyloras |
9:27 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: When I taught Business English I found each group was really different. Important to know their needs. #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:27 PM |
#eltchat some customers looking for a hybrid - a kind of business CLIL - then teacher obviously needs the relevant subject knowledge |
| malgorzatauk |
9:28 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: This series covers 14 topics: Includes Audio http://t.co/Sm8r1d8N #ELTChat |
| cioccas |
9:28 PM |
I live in a 'government town' where the Public Service is the main 'business' - my past PS exp helps a lot #ELTchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:28 PM |
agree >> RT @prettybutwise: If I want to learn BE I would trust a business expret rather than excellent ET #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:28 PM |
@EdithOccelli yeah, the ans is for the ss to teach you #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:28 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: xD wasn't the chat about how to teach BE without Business Experience?? any ideas there?? #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:28 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Soft skills training has just been rolled out across India by IBM #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:29 PM |
So for those who need to spruce up on their knowledge of how the business world ticks,, any suggestions #ELTchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:29 PM |
LOL! I love learning from my Ss but yes that is important! RT @aClilToClimb: @EdithOccelli yeah, the ans is for the ss to teach you #Eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:29 PM |
#ELTChat the Q is do they want to learn business or English to do business? i suspect for most, it's the latter |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:29 PM |
A good point @ljp2010 I would actually say there is no "Business English" experts but multiple ESP professionals #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:29 PM |
@aClilToClimb yes important to do NA but also to bear in mind what they want, their goals #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:29 PM |
RT @sandymillin: This blog is really interesting for business teachers I think http://t.co/XBUsGzgV #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:29 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat some customers looking for a hybrid - a kind of business CLIL - then teacher obviously needs the relevant subject knowledge |
| PrettyButWise |
9:29 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: xD wasn't the chat about how to teach BE without Business Experience?? any ideas there?? #Eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:29 PM |
RT @sandymillin: This blog is really interesting for business teachers I think http://t.co/XBUsGzgV #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:29 PM |
@EdithOccelli Yes - conversation going all over the place - but what can u do ??? :-D #Eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:29 PM |
This blog is really interesting for business teachers I think http://t.co/XBUsGzgV #eltchat |
| murriza |
9:30 PM |
1st develop English skills, then comes business jargon, but always keep in mind ss expect to acquire business skills too #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:30 PM |
#eltchat use the first classes to help the students give presentations about their work - make copious notes! |
| cioccas |
9:30 PM |
@ljp2010 Seems that 'business communication' is becoming a specialist area, as is 'science comm' (& more?) #ELTchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:30 PM |
A great reminder, that's why I actually joined tonight, to give some! :-D @prettybutwise: RT @EdithOccelli #Eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:30 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: xD wasn't the chat about how to teach BE without Business Experience?? any ideas there?? #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:30 PM |
@annehodg yes individs with various disciplines #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:30 PM |
I think joining in some LinkedIn groups also helps to observe the communication. A lot of business is communication #ELTChat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:30 PM |
Skype is great to chat with sts while they work - and help them #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:30 PM |
@Marisa_C Ask the sts? #ELTchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:30 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I lean this way as well RT @PrettyButWise: If I want to learn BE I would trust a business expert rather than excellent ET #eltchat |
| Alexandra_Rice |
9:30 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Skype is a great tool for getting experts in the field to help teach the learners things we have little experience with #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:30 PM |
Skype is a great tool for getting experts in the field to help teach the learners things we have little experience with #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:30 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: So for those who need to spruce up on their knowledge of how the business world ticks,, any suggestions #ELTchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:30 PM |
LOL #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:31 PM |
My top tips if u're never been in Business but find urself teaching BE - 1) do a thorough needs analysis and Profession analysis #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:31 PM |
@Marisa_C Reading articles to stay up-to-date, watching business channels on tv, listening to podcasts and news #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:31 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @EdithOccelli yeah, the ans is for the ss to teach you #Eltchat <is that only answer? How to build confidence for newbies? |
| Marisa_C |
9:31 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: Have you thought about using Seth Godin's blog as inspiration? He writes short posts, often business related. #ELTChat |
| tarabenwell |
9:31 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #ELTChat the Q is do they want to learn business or English to do business? i suspect for most, it's the latter |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:31 PM |
RT @shaznosel: #ELtchat bus english involves ethics, psychology, marketing, critical thinking, accounting, innovation, economics, strategies - then lang! |
| shaznosel |
9:31 PM |
#ELtchat bus english involves ethics, psychology, marketing, critical thinking, accounting, innovation, economics, strategies - then lang! |
| Marisa_C |
9:31 PM |
@Shaunwilden Good idea #ELTchat > lots of content out there too in form of lectures and podcasts |
| profhutch |
9:31 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: joining in some LinkedIn groups also helps to observe the communication. A lot of business is communication#ELTChat |
| fionamau |
9:32 PM |
@EdithOccelli The students can teach you while you teach them. They tell u what they need, show u examples, u then go n read up. #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:32 PM |
@aClilToClimb Sorry brother, I'm not giving him up! #Eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:32 PM |
2) Ask your students to provide as many real examples of the English they need to deal with /emails, reports, brochures, calls #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:32 PM |
@Marisa_C Also there are plenty of business news sources on the net, a quick a look at them from time to time can help #ELTchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:32 PM |
I use industry relevant docs, video, pdf them, and then annotate in a virtual class, record it - with courses #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:32 PM |
@Marisa_C blogs , business magazines , news and reports ..etc can help #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:32 PM |
#eltchat get the students to show you around - ask intelligent questions - ask Ss to bring in documents they have to handle in English |
| aClilToClimb |
9:32 PM |
@theteacherjames send him to me ;) #Eltchat |
| annehodg |
9:32 PM |
@EdithOccelli Without experience? Sure. There are great courses in teaching BE - e.g. with Mark Powell, recommended #besig #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:32 PM |
@kalinagoenglish #eltchat the number one move... |
| ShellTerrell |
9:32 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil Yes definitely. I was trying to make the point that observing the communication process also teaches us a lot #ELTChat |
| cioccas |
9:32 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: xD wasn't the chat about how to teach BE without Business Experience?? any ideas there?? #Eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:32 PM |
Hypothetical question: A student wants to start lessons with me next week. He's a civil engineer. How can I prepare? #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:32 PM |
@Shaunwilden A good idea to get them to teach you the processes while you feed in the language #ELTchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:33 PM |
I like using videos to teach Business English & they are useful for me as well http://t.co/n2rdiNka #Eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:33 PM |
@cerirhiannon Yep project based learning is great for business teaching #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:33 PM |
@theteacherjames :( But I need him more than you! #Eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:33 PM |
I believe some books brief teaches on the units but I think nothing bets reading things like researching their job roles /vocabular #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:33 PM |
Company documents extremely useful #eltchat - for bigger clients we also send sb to spend a day in company #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:33 PM |
@kalinagoenglish @vickyloras #eltchat #eltchat totallly agree..we need to be one step ahead of the student! |
| vickyloras |
9:33 PM |
Read materials from the company,bank itself (leaflets, policies, mission statements, products) #ELTChat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:33 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat get the students to show you around - ask intelligent questions - ask Ss to bring in documents they have to handle in English |
| cerirhiannon |
9:33 PM |
@theteacherjames find out exactly what he does - if poss pinpoint a project he's been involved in - find a text on it online #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:34 PM |
RT @fionamau: @EdithOccelli The students can teach you while you teach them. They tell u what they need, show u examples, u then go n read up. #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:34 PM |
@EdithOccelli Good point quite a lot actually want help drafting, with presentations etc #ELTchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:34 PM |
@theteacherjames @cerirhiannon I'd get ss to explain to me #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:34 PM |
@aClilToClimb The freelancer in a high taxation country says no! #Eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:34 PM |
@kalinagoenglish Agreed. #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:34 PM |
@Marisa_C yes, shadowing great if you can #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:34 PM |
RT @vickyloras: Read materials from the company,bank itself (leaflets, policies, mission statements, products) #ELTChat |
| murriza |
9:34 PM |
I've found ss expect a BE tchr to be up-to-date with business news and current world events #ELTCHat |
| Marisa_C |
9:34 PM |
Project based learning great but many BE learners not willing to do much HW #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:34 PM |
Agree! RT @Marisa_C: Company documents extremely useful #eltchat - for bigger clients we also send sb to spend a day in company #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:34 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: #ELTChat the Q is do they want to learn business or English to do business? i suspect for most, it's the latter |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:34 PM |
Especially PBL, peer to peer, collaborative spaces #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:34 PM |
3) Create role-plays based on realia u're given/ situations they come across. Ask them to critique ur role/your dialogue if 1.2.1 #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:34 PM |
@cerirhiannon documents are most important aids in this field , agree #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:34 PM |
Asking students to bring their materials is good idea but what about Confidenciality? #Eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:34 PM |
@cerirhiannon So would you get him to explain his job / industry to you, or would you find out in advance? #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:35 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: I believe some books brief teaches on the units but I think nothing bets reading things like researching their job roles /vocabular #Eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:35 PM |
Do the role play, and back it up with the same role play online - so they can practise stress, tone etc #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:35 PM |
4) Do a TED search on their subject area of expertise - try to find good short videos 3-6-9mins for authentic listening #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:35 PM |
RT @fionamau: @EdithOccelli The students can teach you while you teach them. They tell u what they need, show u examples, u then go n read up. #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:35 PM |
I did the IH Business English Teaching (BET) certificate. Useful, and avail to non-IH teachers too http://t.co/PiCrRuVw #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:35 PM |
@cerirhiannon we do it for groups but not 1-2-1 usu #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:35 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: I use industry relevant docs, video, pdf them, and then annotate in a virtual class, record it - with courses #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:36 PM |
RT @JoshSRound: #eltchat many comments abt 121 - what about teaching business groups with mix of sts both pre-career & in-service from diff industries? |
| ShellTerrell |
9:36 PM |
List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:36 PM |
@Marisa_C Yeah but it´s fun for everyone #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
RT @kalinagoenglish: 5) Do a slideshare search on their subject area of expertise #eltchat > I like that one |
| PrettyButWise |
9:36 PM |
@kalinagoenglish @edithoccelli looooool we're about covering that part ;P stay tuned #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:36 PM |
How about case studies for business courses.. do any of you adapt some for BE purposes?? I think they made do good classr activity #Eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:36 PM |
@murriza Agreed #ELTCHat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:36 PM |
5) Do a slideshare search on their subject area of expertise - try to get THEM to find slides they "could" have presented +getthem2 #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:36 PM |
#eltchat many comments abt 121 - what about teaching business groups with mix of sts both pre-career & in-service from diff industries? |
| Shaunwilden |
9:36 PM |
RT @kalinagoenglish: 4) Do a TED search on their subject area of expertise - try to find good short videos 3-6-9mins for authentic listening #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:37 PM |
RT @JoshSRound: #eltchat many comments abt 121 - what about teaching business groups with mix of sts both pre-career & in-service from diff industries? |
| shaznosel |
9:37 PM |
@ShellTerrell #ELTChat Totallly agree! Let the ss teach you new bus terms and you guide them on how to use them! The experts lead you! |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:37 PM |
6) for ur own PD, decide if ur ss r from a field u might be interested in...buy some business books/ read blogs in subject area #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:37 PM |
In fact a lot of case study work and project suff in CLT has come from bus management training #ELtchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:37 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:37 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:37 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:37 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: How about case studies for business courses.. do any of you adapt some for BE purposes?? I think they made do good classr activity #Eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:37 PM |
I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:37 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:37 PM |
RT @PrettyButWise: @kalinagoenglish @edithoccelli looooool we're about covering that part ;P stay tuned #eltchat > yes managment manuals |
| cerirhiannon |
9:37 PM |
@JoshSRound more similar to GE I guess, focus more on BE topics - but need to have a wide reach #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:38 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I did the IH Business English Teaching (BET) certificate. Useful, and avail to non-IH teachers too http://t.co/PiCrRuVw #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:38 PM |
@cerirhiannon yep, varied biz topics and more generalised skills work, but range of learner needs still demanding 4 teacher #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:38 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:38 PM |
@JoshSRound Yes, that sounds more like the BusE classes I used to teach. Luckily small groups. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:38 PM |
I try to hooks stds up with s'one their field with whom they can discuss the role in English #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:38 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @ShellTerrell #ELTChat Totallly agree! Let the ss teach you new bus terms and you guide them on how to use them! The experts lead you! |
| aClilToClimb |
9:38 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:38 PM |
@theteacherjames I think you're right. I think when we read about it we can make those connections & relate to our experience #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:39 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @ShellTerrell That's what I did - I used my experience as a 'worker' when teaching to the managers! #peasantsrevolt! #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:39 PM |
@theteacherjames so true. If you can teach "How much?" in a surmarket context for GE teaching Negotiation for BE is much th same #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:39 PM |
Great idea! RT @rliberni: I try to hooks stds up with s'one their field with whom they can discuss the role in English #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:39 PM |
@ShellTerrell That's what I did - I used my experience as a 'worker' when teaching to the managers! #peasantsrevolt! #eltchat |
| stephentimothy |
9:39 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:39 PM |
6 cont./ so that you can begin to adopt some of the natural phrases, style of speaking and pass this on #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:39 PM |
@cerirhiannon #eltchat yes, they know there business , they just want to speak about it naturally |
| cerirhiannon |
9:39 PM |
@JoshSRound kinda like any mixed level class really - but those with exp can teach those without #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:39 PM |
RT @JoshSRound: @cerirhiannon yep, varied biz topics and more generalised skills work, but range of learner needs still demanding 4 teacher #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:39 PM |
@Marisa_C Yes, like Harvard Publishing have some great case studies, and simulations you can use in class #ELtchat |
| rliberni |
9:40 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil I'm doing the same with doctors #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:40 PM |
RT @rliberni: I try to hooks stds up with s'one their field with whom they can discuss the role in English #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:40 PM |
What we have found is that in 1-2-1 the focus is much sharper on BE - in grp classes sponsored by company they want other stuff too #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:40 PM |
@EdithOccelli Absolutely #Eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:40 PM |
#eltchat can give students exposure to experts through podcasts etc |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:40 PM |
@rliberni Same here - I try and group them online, so engineers, HR etc so they can meet and chat #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:40 PM |
@theteacherjames True. I was working in a bank when I realized I wanted to work with words not numbers. #ELTChat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:40 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @ShellTerrell #ELTChat Totallly agree! Let the ss teach you new bus terms and you guide them on how to use them! The experts lead you! |
| EdithOccelli |
9:41 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat can give students exposure to experts through podcasts etc. Yeap and BBC has some gre8 business AUdionews , too |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:41 PM |
>> re Let the ss teach you new bus terms >>Nice idea in theory but THEY must have the level of Eng 2 do this or it won't work #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:41 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Great idea! RT @rliberni: I try to hooks stds up with s'one their field with whom they can discuss the role in English #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
9:41 PM |
@tarabenwell we do small groups too, that does help enable teacher to tailor lessons as much as possible #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:42 PM |
@Shaunwilden well, theydo need it but too tired to do it after a day's work - so want sth NOT BE #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:42 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C The mismatch between what company thinks and what the sts think they need? #eltchat > often a prob |
| rliberni |
9:42 PM |
@Marisa_C but when bus stds arrive in the UK to work what they need is vocab, idioms, social language mostly #eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:42 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat can give students exposure to experts through podcasts etc |
| theteacherjames |
9:42 PM |
I worked in supermarkets, shops and offices before becoming a teacher. It was very informative when I started teaching BE. #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:42 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C The mismatch between what the company thinks and what the sts think they need? #eltchat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:43 PM |
as case-study outdated or exercize created around it completely misses the point! #eltchat |
| murriza |
9:43 PM |
BE must include cultural awareness and practices that are not only from English speaking Countries, don't forget to include #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:43 PM |
Lots of games and groupwork seem to work well #eltchat - with such groups |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:43 PM |
RT @marisa_c: re case study work... but this is why sometimes u read a BEtxtbk and know the author has no BE experience! #ELtchat |
| shaznosel |
9:43 PM |
@EdithOccelli #eltchat true..they want skills to express themselves socially-not just lang but customs and correct etiquette |
| Marisa_C |
9:44 PM |
@EdithOccelli See? That's what often happens :-) #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: @Marisa_C I took ESP lessons that my company paid for but we all wanted to relax and play some games.too much work-related stff #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
RT @kalinagoenglish: @acliltoclimb um, yes, in ideal world :-) but business people often have no time! #eltchat they want it quick and easy and what they need! |
| EdithOccelli |
9:44 PM |
@Marisa_C I took ESP lessons that my company paid for but we all wanted to relax and play some games.too much work-related stff #Eltchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:44 PM |
RT @murriza: BE must include cultural awareness and practices that are not only from English speaking Countries, don't forget to include #ELTChat |
| kalinagoenglish |
9:44 PM |
@acliltoclimb um, yes, in ideal world :-) but business people often have no time! #eltchat they want it quick and easy and what they need! |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
@iAgile5 I wasn't talking in terms of a class situation but individuals, online or outside class #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:44 PM |
@shaznosel right. That's what I said b4 abt social skills #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:44 PM |
@kalinagoenglish well - i don't use coursebooks - would appreciate a hint, title plage etc #ELtchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:45 PM |
@shaznosel kiss for me. Shaking hands only in the cold business world ;) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:45 PM |
@EdithOccelli this is true I had a bus std who wanted to read poetry! #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:45 PM |
You and your sts may find some useful links or inspiration here: http://t.co/VpfC816u #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
9:45 PM |
@aClilToClimb #eltchat with you all the way - kiss or shake hands?? |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:45 PM |
@EdithOccelli Not sure the company management would agree. #Eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:45 PM |
@kalinagoenglish put on our magician hat then ;) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:46 PM |
@kalinagoenglish you know why i need them sweetheart :-) #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:46 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: @EdithOccelli Not sure the company management would agree. #Eltchat not sure company mgt has to know :p |
| PrettyButWise |
9:46 PM |
great chat but i'm sleepy and can't focus any more enjoy the chat and thank u all it's 23:45 pm - Kuwait GN #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:46 PM |
@tarabenwell @eyespeakbrasil #ELTchat #ELTchat so true! |
| ShellTerrell |
9:46 PM |
RT @iAgile5: what if there's that one student in class whose field doesn't include anyone else? #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:47 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil you can always play some games as "cultural awarness " or as teamworking skills training #Eltchat |
| iAgile5 |
9:47 PM |
@rliberni oh I see, great point then. #eltchat |
| Oksan_ocakturk |
9:47 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:47 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: RT @eyespeakbrasil: @EdithOccelli Not sure the company management would agree. #Eltchat not sure company mgt has to know :p |
| EdithOccelli |
9:48 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: WIth e-readers there are many magazines to subscribe too with interesting articles & also adapt to use in class #ELTchat |
| PrettyButWise |
9:48 PM |
@iAgile5 @shellerrell @rliberni he will be able to make a great presentation for the rest ;P #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:48 PM |
@EdithOccelli a lot of lateral thinking games are useful too not all bus training is sales & mkting anyway #eltchat |
| LukeMeddings |
9:48 PM |
@theteacherjames agree on one level-important not to mystify 'business' as another world-but discourse communities do vary a lot #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:48 PM |
Gr8 idea! RT @EdithOccelli: play some games as "cultural awarness " or as teamworking skills training #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:48 PM |
We generally tell company shd be a balance ot BE and Non BE stuff otherwise lose the Ss - in there but out to lunch in their heads #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:48 PM |
@EdithOccelli Yep depends whose paying I guess. #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:48 PM |
WIth e-readers there are many magazines to subscribe too with interesting articles you can learn fr & also adapt to use in class #ELTchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:49 PM |
@ShellTerrell Harvard publishing have simulations - business games #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:49 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Anyone have any games or tasks they recommend for business english? #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:49 PM |
Anyone have any games or tasks they recommend for business english? #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
9:49 PM |
@aClilToClimb #eltchat me too! Today, i met a new student here in Greece - he shook my hand four times in an hour- because Im bRITISH?? |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:50 PM |
@theteacherjames Agreed, it has to relate back to their work, and solve a problem #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:50 PM |
@shaznosel haha could B. It's always difficult 2 know wht 2 do. I think the lady must B seen 2 'offer', lk take the hand, but offer #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:50 PM |
RT @bethcagnol: The out-of-print book "Business Mazes" is brilliant. #ELTCHAT |
| Marisa_C |
9:50 PM |
We make our own Trivial type Pursuits games #eltchat "Business Pursuits" |
| shaznosel |
9:50 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: How about inviting students to lead some of the lessons? #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:50 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I know this is true of all sts, but authentic practice is particularly important w/ business students. Presentation, meetings, etc. #ELTChat |
| JoshSRound |
9:50 PM |
#eltchat the topic implied that fewer Ts want to teach BE; how to encourage more Ts to take it on? |
| theteacherjames |
9:50 PM |
I know this is true of all sts, but authentic practice is particularly important w/ business students. Presentation, meetings, etc. #ELTChat |
| bethcagnol |
9:50 PM |
@ShellTerrell The out-of-print book "Business Mazes" is brilliant. #ELTCHAT |
| sandymillin |
9:50 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: We generally tell company shd be a balance ot BE and Non BE stuff otherwise lose the Ss - in there but out to lunch in their heads #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:51 PM |
@rliberni That´s how I fee with GE - LOL #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:51 PM |
Design a Facebook Page or website for their company? #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:51 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Take me on a tour. My students loved doing that when they learned the right language. Useful for some. #ELTChat |
| pysproblem81 |
9:51 PM |
is there any milage on getting Ss to teach Biz concepts to T in English? @ShellTerrell #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:51 PM |
@Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Take me on a tour. My students loved doing that when they learned the right language. Useful for some. #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:51 PM |
Simuations are great! RT @eyespeakbrasil: Harvard publishing have simulations - business games #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:51 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @ShellTerrell: Anyone have any games or tasks they recommend for business english? #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:51 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Anyone have any games or tasks they recommend for business english? #ELTChat there is 1 called Barnga. just google it |
| Marisa_C |
9:51 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @bethcagnol: The out-of-print book "Business Mazes" is brilliant. #ELTCHAT > LOTs of god stuff out of print |
| ShellTerrell |
9:51 PM |
Gr8 idea! RT @jhengstler: How about writing to an ISP re. spam or phishing email that came to their account? #ELTChat |
| vickyloras |
9:51 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I know this is true of all sts, but authentic practice is particularly important w/ business students. Presentation, meetings, etc. #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
9:51 PM |
@shaznosel ...but offer the cheek #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:51 PM |
@ShellTerrell really like activities from 'business communication games' tho some could do with being updated #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:51 PM |
RT @JoshSRound: #eltchat the topic implied that fewer Ts want to teach BE; how to encourage more Ts to take it on? Gr8 question! |
| EdithOccelli |
9:52 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Take me on a tour. My students loved doing that when they learned the right language. Useful for some. #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:52 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Design a Facebook Page or website for their company? #eltchat great idea |
| cerirhiannon |
9:52 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Take me on a tour. My students loved doing that when they learned the right language. Useful for some. #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:52 PM |
RT @pysproblem81: is there any milage on getting Ss to teach Biz concepts to T in English? @ShellTerrell #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:53 PM |
With Skype classes you can have sts prepare, call a headhunter and practise real conversation #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:53 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: Take me on a tour. My students loved doing that when they learned the right language. Useful for some. #ELTChat |
| theteacherjames |
9:53 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil Which is why it is crucial to find out exactly what they need with a needs analysis. #ELTChat |
| tarabenwell |
9:54 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: RT @Marisa_C: Design a Facebook Page or website for their company? #eltchat great idea |
| EdithOccelli |
9:54 PM |
@theteacherjames I agree but somtimes Ss don't know what they want /need .. at least I didn't. Techr need creative ways 2 find out #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:54 PM |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: With Skype classes you can have sts prepare, call a headhunter and practise real conversation #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:54 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil :-) #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:55 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Activity: take all of the numbers from a reading text & use them to describe trends / patterns etc (from Teaching Unplugged) #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:55 PM |
RT @nathankeeves: #ELTchat Online simulation where BE sts set up and run a business in competition to other teams http://t.co/rPt70ZJr |
| jurylady |
9:55 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I find it hard to believe that nobody has BE experience. If you've worked somewhere, you have experience to draw from. #Eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:55 PM |
RT @nathankeeves: #ELTchat Online simulation where BE sts set up and run a business in competition to other teams http://t.co/2CuMqeeY |
| theteacherjames |
9:55 PM |
Activity: take all of the numbers from a reading text & use them to describe trends / patterns etc (from Teaching Unplugged) #ELTChat |
| LukeMeddings |
9:55 PM |
@JoshSRound In private ELT context involving teachers in business decisions and planning would be a start? #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:55 PM |
@theteacherjames And even more crucial to find out what the company needs #ELTChat |
| nathankeeves |
9:55 PM |
#ELTchat Online simulation where BE sts set up and run a business in competition to other teams @ShellTerrell http://t.co/LMUXYs4a |
| rliberni |
9:56 PM |
Designing dream teams with famous business people, balloon debates etc #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:56 PM |
@tarabenwell My students don´t have time or motivation to blog #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
9:56 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think joining in some LinkedIn groups also helps to observe the communication. A lot of business is communication #ELTChat |
| sandymillin |
9:56 PM |
RT @nathankeeves: #ELTchat Online simulation where BE sts set up and run a business in competition to other teams @ShellTerrell http://t.co/LMUXYs4a |
| Marisa_C |
9:56 PM |
We recently had one student who created software for a virtual company management thing - I guess there would be more like this #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
9:56 PM |
Get them blogging. They can practice writing various business writing. #ELTChat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:57 PM |
@ShellTerrell Thank you. #ELTChat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:57 PM |
RT @rliberni: Designing dream teams with famous business people, balloon debates etc #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:57 PM |
Love this idea! RT @Marisa_C: Get them to do pecha kuchas if a class - or their presentations if involved in presenting #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
9:57 PM |
@Marisa_C Yes, great idea. #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
9:57 PM |
Thank you everyone for some great tips, activities, lessons, games & resources for teaching Business English! #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:57 PM |
Get them to do pecha kuchas if a class - or their presentations if involved in presenting #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:57 PM |
RT @rliberni: Designing dream teams with famous business people, balloon debates etc #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:57 PM |
RT @tarabenwell: Get them blogging. They can practice writing various business writing. #ELTChat |
| Ian_V_ |
9:58 PM |
Get them blogging. They can practice writing various business writing. #ELTChat http://t.co/PXuGDMnv |
| vickyloras |
9:58 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I'll be doing a reading based lesson in the next few days about companies that won't exist in 10 years time. Blog post forthcoming! #ELTChat |
| tarabenwell |
9:58 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil I mean use the blog as a place to do writing assignments. #ELTChat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:58 PM |
Useful resource. Hope it helps. http://t.co/zXfdcHMS #Eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:58 PM |
Yes lots of ideas and links to look from tonight's #eltchat - which hopefully somebody will summarize for us :-) #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:58 PM |
I'll be doing a reading based lesson in the next few days about companies that won't exist in 10 years time. Blog post forthcoming! #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:59 PM |
@Ian_V_ @tarabenwell @eyespeakbrasil I still think that depends on if they want to rather than a forceful push into blogging #eltchat |
| EdithOccelli |
9:59 PM |
@Marisa_C jaja I don't think I'm inspiring enough jaja but I'd like to. #Eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:59 PM |
@Shaunwilden I think Edith's ding the summary #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:59 PM |
@rliberni #eltchat ss love this..no matter what the area of business - they all have their heros . Steve Jobs being no.1 at the mo.. |
| sandymillin |
9:59 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Yes lots of ideas and links to look from tonight's #eltchat - which hopefully somebody will summarize for us :-) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:59 PM |
Before you all disappear, which dedicated and inspriring person will write up summary pls? #eltchat |
| LukeMeddings |
9:59 PM |
@theteacherjames #ELTChat yes - goo point |
| rliberni |
9:59 PM |
RT @EdithOccelli: Useful resource. Hope it helps. http://t.co/zXfdcHMS #Eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
10:00 PM |
@LukeMeddings gd idea, but hard 2 put into practice? (esp in summer: no planning time, lots of BE groups & not not enuf BE Ts!!) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
10:00 PM |
@shaznosel agreed on both counts! It is good w/bus stds to research bus ppl, their type, bus model etc... #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
10:00 PM |
@Marisa_C I can't wait to try Pecha Kuchas! #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:00 PM |
@sandymillin #Eltchat wow..confidence is a biggie.. |
| eyespeakbrasil |
10:00 PM |
@Shaunwilden Yes, I prefer to see them writing emails to me, discussing topics #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:00 PM |
Balloon debates too is nice - which CEO shall we kick off balloon :-D #eltchat |
| LukeMeddings |
10:00 PM |
@theteacherjames #eltchat yes - good point |
| AnthonyGaughan |
10:00 PM |
So sorry I missed the midday chat on lesson planning :-( but thanks for the transcript :-) #eltchat |
| ShellTerrell |
10:00 PM |
RT @jhengstler: How about drafting an email to compliment or complain about service/support? I like to send complimentary ones too! #ELTChat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
10:01 PM |
@Shaunwilden Making classes up as you go isn´t that word is it? #eltchat |
| fionamau |
10:01 PM |
#eltchat Sorry not to have joined in much - bad time of day, & I'm trying to do 4 things at the same time as usual...Interesting lurking tho |
| EdithOccelli |
10:01 PM |
Will I do the summary of the session then? #Eltchat |
| AnthonyGaughan |
10:01 PM |
@Shaunwilden What'S the world coming to, eh? #eltchat |
| LukeMeddings |
10:01 PM |
came to it late but so many good ideas and so much good sense in tonight's #eltchat ! |
| Marisa_C |
10:01 PM |
We do baloon debated with people who are behind various approaches - haven;t put u in one yet @LukeMeddings but may be i will :-D #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
10:01 PM |
@AnthonyGaughan I was surprised more dogmatists didnt join in it - even had to resort to mentioning it myself :-) #eltchat |
| htsb5 |
10:01 PM |
The economist, business news pages. Keep it up to date and interesting! Or read Dilbert #ELTchat also any teaching is still a business |
| jurylady |
10:01 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: List of Business English blogs & resources http://t.co/4rVLLtQG via @TheConsultantsE #eltchat |
| tdsig |
10:01 PM |
@Marisa_C Don't talk to me about balloon debates... #eltchat |
| htsb5 |
10:02 PM |
Crisis real time role plays. Feed information to groups which they deal with in real time. Each has an assigned role #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
10:02 PM |
#ELtchat so ..how do we build up their confidence - outside of the classroom?? |
| Shaunwilden |
10:02 PM |
@tarabenwell Arh yes a great source #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
10:02 PM |
@Shaunwilden You mentioned the word first lol #eltchat |
| ctrlaltdeliver |
10:02 PM |
@ShellTerrell @Marisa_C That's why I love following #edchats like #eltchat Had not heard of pecha kuchas before and now I am planning one :) |
| rliberni |
10:02 PM |
@EdithOccelli I think so yes #eltchat |
| tarabenwell |
10:02 PM |
Dragon's Den #ELTChat |
| AnthonyGaughan |
10:02 PM |
@Shaunwilden Seriously, would have loved to but was in middle of TP guidance, of all things! #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:03 PM |
@rliberni Absolutely! Yes! #eltchat |
| eyespeakbrasil |
10:03 PM |
@shaznosel Yeah that´s a tough one, confidence - so important too. #ELtchat |
| EdithOccelli |
10:03 PM |
Sorry I have to go! #Eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:03 PM |
@LukeMeddings te he he - I think I'll do it on our next delta course #eltchat - Gattegno and Lozanov are usually the first to go #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
10:03 PM |
#ELTChat vanished bc of phone calls |
| Shaunwilden |
10:03 PM |
@eyespeakbrasil It's after ten and I can delete it from the transcript :-) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
10:03 PM |
@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden Edith can do summary ok I think? #eltchat |
| JoshSRound |
10:04 PM |
Thanks everyone! have a nice evening (morning / afternoon...) #eltchat ;-) |
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